summary
Introduced
01/13/2014
01/13/2014
In Committee
04/28/2014
04/28/2014
Crossed Over
04/28/2014
04/28/2014
Passed
05/02/2014
05/02/2014
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2014
06/20/2014
Introduced Session
2014 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revising notification requirements with respect to the suspension of the driver license of a child support obligor; revising the amount of funds to be made available annually from the State Transportation Trust Fund for the Intermodal Logistics Center Infrastructure Support Program; prohibiting a bus from stopping to load or unload passengers in a manner that impedes, blocks, or otherwise restricts the progression of traffic under certain circumstances; authorizing the court to order the placement of an ignition interlock device for certain first-time offenders of driving under the influence, etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Florida's transportation and motor vehicle laws, including revising the notification process for suspending a driver's license due to child support delinquency, allowing individuals to avoid license suspension if they receive unemployment benefits, are disabled, receive temporary cash assistance, or are in bankruptcy, and increasing the annual funding for the Intermodal Logistics Center Infrastructure Support Program from the State Transportation Trust Fund. It also prohibits buses from blocking traffic when loading or unloading passengers, unless there's no other reasonable way to stop, and authorizes courts to order ignition interlock devices for certain first-time DUI offenders, with provisions for monitoring programs and employer vehicle exemptions. Additionally, the bill defines "sanitation vehicle" and "utility service vehicle," establishes record retention for automated license plate recognition systems, prohibits driving too slowly in the left lane, and updates rules regarding specialty license plates, veteran plates, amateur radio operator plates, and the handling of vehicle surrender notices. It also introduces digital driver's license proof, modifies penalties for drug offenses and theft related to license suspension, and allows for out-of-state license issuance under certain conditions. Further changes include provisions for port vehicles, recreational vehicle dealers, windshield decals, and the "Move Over Act" for emergency and sanitation/utility vehicles, alongside updates to self-service gasoline station regulations, the creation of a "Yellow Dot" medical information program, and the designation of a parkway.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (3)
Economic Affairs Committee (House), Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee (House), Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2014-216, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 820 (Ch. 2014-228) (on 06/20/2014)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...